Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids and sarcasm: Coping with cheeky communication

Kids and sarcasm: Coping with cheeky communication

Sarcasm may seem rude, but teaching kids how to take it, and dish it out, is important. Here's the lowdown on dealing with kids and sarcasm.

Jeni Marinucci

Signing up for Parks and Rec programs without wanting to die

Signing up for Parks and Rec programs without wanting to die

It’s D-day, people. If you live in the City of Toronto, tomorrow morning is when your child’s future happiness is determined forever.

Leah Rumack

Is this what reading is like for my dyslexic kid?

Is this what reading is like for my dyslexic kid?

This website simulates what it feels like to have dyslexia—and opens my eyes in the process.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

20 books on nighttime fears

20 books on nighttime fears

Things can seem scary when the lights are turned out at bedtime. These books might help!

Jessica Spera

How to throw a fun pizza party

Birthday parties

How to throw a fun pizza party

Looking for a cheesy good time? Have a slice of fun with this easy pizza party.

Amy Valm

The only five things your kid needs to know about food

The only five things your kid needs to know about food

Your kid’s knowledge of healthy eating comes from you. Here are five essential lessons you should impart.

Cara Rosenbloom

When your toddler is obsessed with being clean

Toddler development

When your toddler is obsessed with being clean

Some toddlers can’t stand having dirty hands or feet, and may seem obsessed with being clean. Don’t worry—it’s usually a phase.

Lisa Kadane

Your most embarrassing babysitter moments

Your most embarrassing babysitter moments

Today's Parent readers share true tales of awkward situations with their babysitters.

Today's Parent

Do you put your kid on social media?

Do you put your kid on social media?

Should you post pictures of your kid on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram? Two moms debate the pros and cons.

Today's Parent

14 goodie bags with a twist

Birthday parties

14 goodie bags with a twist

Love 'em or loathe 'em, we've got a bunch of new ways to fill goodie bags!

Today's Parent

Elliot: A new kids' book about the foster system

Elliot: A new kids' book about the foster system

A simple and gentle story that helps explain the foster system to kids.

Davina Sinnatamby

Childhood obesity: Sizing up our kids

Childhood obesity: Sizing up our kids

The rate of childhood obesity has never been higher. Diets and policing the pantry don’t work, experts say. So what can you do if you think your kid’s sporting a little extra puppy fat?

Carolyn Abraham

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

The Childhood Obesity Foundation and the Centre for Healthy Active Living at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario offer these tips for parents.

Carolyn Abraham

How to make a cereal box pinata

Birthday parties

How to make a cereal box pinata

Save some cash and have some fun with this super simple DIY pinata. All you need is an empty cereal box and some tissue paper.

Mandy Milks

4 Tips for Managing Anxiety in Preschoolers

4 Tips for Managing Anxiety in Preschoolers

Anxiety in preschoolers is quite common. Here's how you can help your child express their worries and learn to cope.

Leslee Mason

4 tips for moving your toddler into a big-kid bed

Toddler development

4 tips for moving your toddler into a big-kid bed

Make the transition from crib to big-kid bed a little easier with these tips.

Teresa Pitman

Batman vs. Superman: Henry Cavill lets kids decide

Batman vs. Superman: Henry Cavill lets kids decide

You don't have to wait for Batman vs. Superman to find out who will win this fight. Kids reveal who they think will win.

Chidera Ukairo

9 fall birthday party ideas

Birthday parties

9 fall birthday party ideas

Stuck on a theme for your kid's bash? We've got tons of fall birthday party ideas, complete with invitations, crafts and snacks.

Jessica Albotra

10 spring birthday party ideas

Birthday parties

10 spring birthday party ideas

Stuck on a birthday theme? We've got great spring birthday party ideas, complete with invitations, crafts and treats.

Jessica Albotra

When toddlers are really attached to caregivers

Toddler behaviour

When toddlers are really attached to caregivers

Has your toddler developed strong bonds with their caregiver? Here's what you can do and why you shouldn't be worried.

Susan Spicer